Izhi Tehu Foundation

(A Press Release by Izhi Tehu Foundation, this 16th day of March, 2023) Dear Ebonyians,Izhi Tehu Foundation wishes to reiterate its positions with respect to the 2023 General Elections as follows: Long live Izhi Nnodo Ekumenyi!God bless Ebonyi State, and the Federal Republic of Nigeria! Signed: ADM Igwe Christopher AgboNational Ag. President, Izhi Tehu Foundation Hon. Uzoke Solomon EdedaNational Secretary, Izhi Tehu Foundation

…Election Eve Reflection By Agu Peter Chinedu, Social Analyst Voting for equity, fairness, and justice is crucial in promoting transparency and eliminating electoral malpractice in any election, especially in the governorship election. Voting is not just a civil right, but it is also a tool for social change and an expression of democratic values. When individuals cast their votes, they have the power to make a difference and choose leaders who will represent their interests and values. Equity, fairness, and justice are essential elements of a democratic society. These values ensure that everyone has equal access to opportunities and resources, regardless of race, gender, ethnicity, or social status. When voters prioritize these values, they send a message that they will not tolerate electoral malpractice or any form of corruption that seeks to undermine the democratic process. Transparency is […]

ITF calls to vote for equity as a step to engender credible election via adherence to natural justice By Agu Peter Chinedu The IZHI TEHU Foundation is a socio-cultural organization in Izhi land which comprises the three Council Areas in Ebonyi state. It succinctly advocates for fairness, justice, and equity in the electoral process of the 18th March governorship and state House of Assembly elections. It is commendable that the foundation recognizes the importance of transparent and credible elections in any democratic society.Electoral malpractice is a significant threat to democracy as it undermines the legitimacy of the electoral process and the government’s mandate. It takes many forms, such as vote-buying, ballot stuffing, intimidation, and falsification of results. These practices erode public trust in the democratic process and can lead to social unrest, instability, and political crises. Therefore, it […]

By Nwogha Ndubuisi, Abakaliki The Divine Mandate Campaign Council of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Ebonyi State has commended the former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Anyim Pius Anyim, and other opposition party stalwarts for backing the equity principle in determining next governor of the State. The commendation was part of outcome of a briefing by the Directorate of Information of the council on Monday 13th March,2023. The Divine Mandate Council is the campaign platform of the All Progressives Congress governorship candidate, Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru, and his deputy, Patricia Obila, in the State. Addressing newsmen in Abakaliki, the Director, Directorate of Information of the council, Uchenna Orji, maintained that the vantage stance of the APC and its governorship candidate has continued to win the support of stakeholders across political party lines in the State. Orji […]

By Amauche Agbo, Abakaliki The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ebonyi State has condemned the unwarranted killings of supporters in some parts of the State by gunmen suspectedly sponsored by opposition political parties. Directorate of Information of the party who doubles as the Commissioner for Information and State Orientation, Barr. Uchenna Orji, made the condemnation while addressing newsmen at the APC Divine Mandate Campaign Council Office, in Abakaliki. According to Orji, the Divine Mandate Campaign Council condemned the alleged killing of some APC supporters by unknown gunmen sponsored by opposition parties. Orji described as the most gruesome, the murder of the Councillor of Achara Ward in Ohaozara Local Government Area, Mr. Ogbonnaya Ugwu and that of Eze Christopher Igboke Ewa of Ezza North Local Government Area. The Information Commissioner further condemned another attack on the Commander of Neighborhood […]

By Amauche Agbo, Abakaliki The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ebonyi State has condemned the unwarranted killings of supporters in some parts of the State by gunmen suspectedly sponsored by opposition political parties. Directorate of Information of the party who doubles as the Commissioner for Information and State Orientation, Barr. Uchenna Orji, made the condemnation while addressing newsmen at the APC Divine Mandate Campaign Council Office, in Abakaliki. According to Orji, the Divine Mandate Campaign Council condemned the alleged killing of some APC supporters by unknown gunmen sponsored by opposition parties. Orji described as the most gruesome, the murder of the Councillor of Achara Ward in Ohaozara Local Government Area, Mr. Ogbonnaya Ugwu and that of Eze Christopher Igboke Ewa of Ezza North Local Government Area. The Information Commissioner further condemned another attack on the Commander of Neighborhood […]

From Our Correspondent A Magistrate Court sitting in Abakaliki, has ordered Mr Ikenna Ogbonna Ota of Azuoto Okpuitumo in Abakaliki Local Government Area, Ebonyi State to pay the sum of One Hundred thousand Naira to Mr Thomas Agbo as damages for stealing the latter’s female cow. Recall that the defendant was arrested and charged to Court on December 2022 after the plaintiff had searched and saw his cow at Ebiya Unuhu Community where Mr Ota had allegedly taken the animal to be used for his Late father’s in-law funeral rite. Delivering the judgment, Magistrate Ngozi held that the defendant was guilty of the crime as there was no clear evidence to substantiate his claim that he bought the cow from someone else and as a result ordered Mr Ikenna Ogbonna Ota to pay sum of #100,000 as fine […]

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) on Monday said old N200, N500, N1,000 banknotes remain legal tender till December 31, 2023 The apex bank’s Acting Director of Corporate Communications, Isa AbdulMumin disclosed this in a statement on Monday. This is coming 10 days after the Supreme Court ruled that old naira notes should co-exist with new ones till the end of the year. “In compliance with the established tradition of obedience to court orders and sustenance of the Rule of Law Principle that characterized the government of President Muhammadu Buhari, and by extension, the operations of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), as a regulator, Deposit Money Banks operating in Nigeria have been directed to comply with the Supreme Court ruling of March 3, 2023. “Accordingly, the CBN met with the Bankers’ Committee and has directed that the […]

By Nwogha Ndubuisi, Abakaliki The All Progressives Congress, APC governorship candidate in Ebonyi state, Chief Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru has predicted victory for all the party candidates of the party in March 11th polls. Nwifuru who is currently the Speaker of Ebonyi state House of Assembly and standing in for governorship position said with the INEC performance in his polling units on Saturday’s presidential election have given voters confidence that the exercise would be free and fair. This he made known while interacting with newsmen at Oferekpe Agbaja, his country home shortly after casting his vote. Nwifuru applauded president Muhammadu Buhari for the introduction of BVAS machine and maintain optimistic that the new technology has made the electoral system easier and results reliable. He commended the Ad-hoc team for timely arrival at his polling units and urged the electoral […]

Barring any further extensions, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has reached a decision to postpone Saturday’s governorship and state assembly elections to March 18, 2023, the postponement was due to the commission’s inability to promptly commence reconfiguration of the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS) machines utilized during the February 25 presidential election to enable their use in the state elections. INEC was earlier restrained from tampering with the information embedded in the BVAS machines until due inspection was conducted and Certified True Copies (CTC) issued to candidates who are challenging the outcome of the presidential election.